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Are OutBack Power MATEs compatible with OutBack Power's European model inverters?
Posted by Frank Molina, Stellavolta on Oct 19th 2019
Yes, OutBack Power MATEs are compatible with OutBack Power's European model inverters.
Can I hook up a windmill to the OutBack Power FM80-150VDC or FM60-150VDC?
No, the OutBack Power FM80-150VDC and FM60-150VDC Charge Controllers are not rated or designed for use with a wind power system. You may want to consider the MidNite Solar Classic 150 Charge Controlle
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Customer Concern: My new OutBack Power inverter will not turn on.
Customer: I get AC power to the input terminals, but the LED lights are off and the system will not power up.
Troubleshoot: Did you use a DC voltmeter to check the voltage directly on the DC termin
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Do I need a battery to power the OutBack Power FM80-150VDC, or can I connect it directly to an inverter?
The OutBack Power FM80-150VDC Charge Controller does not come with a battery and requires an external power source to power up, such as a sealed-lead acid battery in your battery bank.
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Can I mix FLEXmax charge controllers?
You can mix the FM80 with the FM60, however, you cannot mix the FM100 with the FM80 or the FM60.
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Can I use an OutBack Power 230V inverter for my 240V system?
No. Instead, you may need to purchase two OutBack Power 120V inverters and stack them. See the earlier blog "Stacking OutBack Power Inverters."
https://www.stellavolta.com/blog/stacking-outback-pow
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How to force an update on the OutBack MATE3s
With an SD card inserted with the most recent firmware version, press and hold the UP button. This can correct some troubleshooting issues you may have with your MATE3s.
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Stacking OutBack Power Inverters
You can stack at least two 120V OutBack Power Inverters when 1) they are wired as such AND 2) when you program the OutBack Power MATE3s to indicate a 240V system. A MATE3s is required to accomplish th
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